New Product Development Intern - Joico - Summer 2027
Culver City, CA
Internship
Onsite
$27/hr - $37/hr
Intern
Henkel is a global organization focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across its Consumer Brands business. The New Product Development Intern will support Joico initiatives by contributing to the NPD lifecycle, conducting competitive and consumer research, participating in cross-functional meetings, and helping develop product concepts and innovation strategies.
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience contributing to the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept to execution
Shadow project leaders on select Joico brand initiatives, acting as a second set of eyes to support project management and execution
Conduct competitive assessments for key categories in hair care and styling, identifying market gaps and opportunities
Research consumer trends and sentiment around product and ingredient innovations to inform future product strategies
Attend weekly core team meetings and select cross-functional sessions to build executive presence and understand the full NPD Marketing process
Participate in product concepting and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas for product naming, fragrance & benefits (F&B), claims ideation, and innovation opportunities for Joico
Qualification
Required
A first-year MBA student with an emphasis in Marketing or similar
Ability to gather and analyze large data sets and develop fact-based recommendations
Interest in the beauty industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Strong organizational and writing skills for product concept development
Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow
Preferred
Benefits
Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.
Henkel produces and distributes a wide range of sealing and coating solutions for the industrial and consumer industries.
